Howard the Duck

Howard the Duck is a wisecracking anthropomorphic duck from an alternate reality who often finds himself in misadventures on Earth.

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Profession :

Character

Persona :

Cinematic | Literary

Universe :

Marvel

Birthplace :

New Stork City, Duckworld

Created by writer Steve Gerber and artist Val Mayerik, Howard the Duck first appeared in Adventure into Fear #19 (December 1973). Hailing from Duckworld, an alternate Earth inhabited by intelligent anthropomorphic ducks, Howard finds himself trapped on our Earth and embarks on various adventures, often accompanied by his human friend Beverly Switzler.

Beyond his comic book appearances, Howard the Duck has graced the big screen in a 1986 live-action film and made a cameo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). His popularity has also led to numerous comic series, further solidifying his status as a beloved character in the Marvel universe.